The stepfamily had gone into town and brought three very fine gowns they had luckily found. Sorano's was a white gown with blue sashes up and down the skirt draping it like curtains, the torso was blue and finely detailed with pearls, feathers, and golden halos, with long draping blue sleeves, and to top it off a pair of small angel wings on the back. She had her hair flowing down and wore a large silver Indian headpiece that draped the back of her hair with rows of diamonds.
Yukino wore a seafoam green gown that had feathery fringe over the edges of the dress and had intricate gold detailing all over the gown. She wore a simple golden circlet on her head as well as a blue rose.
Minerva was in a slim dark purple laced gown that had a sear lace cape and high cowl as well as yellow claws that lined the sides of her dress. She also had a white tiger shale and wore a simple dark purple feather in her dark black hair.
Lucy watched sadly as they rode off in their carriage. She couldn't believe they got the best of her, before her mother died she promised to be kind and to show it to all even if they were cruel. She felt so ashamed she had just broken her promise to her mother and now she was most likely going to rot in this room for the rest of her life as punishment. A few minutes passed by and as she cried Lucy noticed a faint glow coming from the other side of the room. She turned her head to find it was none other than her book, it was shining light through the keyhole that locked it. She walked cautiously towards it unsure of what it meant. She saw the cover seemed to become like a real night sky and she didn't know why but she felt like she should open the book. It sounded completely crazy and stupid but she felt like she had to open it.
Lucy took the key which she liked to keep around her neck and stuck it in the keyhole then turned it. Almost immediately after she unlocked the book bursted opened and shot out a beam of blue light. After a few seconds the light died down to reveal a constellation floating over the book. Then right before her eyes the constellation started to take the form of a beautiful woman. She was a lot shorter than Lucy, had long blond hair, a small pair of sparkling wings, a beautiful golden tiara, and a large and glittering pink gown . She also had a glittering golden wand and very warm smile.
"Hello my name is Mavis." The Fairy said.
"Hi my name is-" Lucy responded nervously.
"Lucy"
"How did you know my name?"
"I've seen you grow up I'm bound to know your name."
"Oh so how did you get here, were you trapped in the book all this time."
"No my dear, do you remember what you father said when he gave you this book?"
"He said that it could come in handy when least expected."
"What he left out though is also to those who deserve it and you my dear have show kindness in the cruelest of places, been devoted to those that scorn you, and loving to all those who have cared for you. Thus, you my dear have earned the guidance of the stars and summoned me."
"But I was so unkind to Sorano earlier and did terrible things."
"My dear we all have breaking points, we all can only take so much cruelty before it's too much."
Lucy felt so happy someone was actually kind to her and offering her help. She immediately ran up and hugged the fairy and received one in return.
"Now my dear we really must get going you don't have very much time."
"What do you mean?"
"For the ball of course, you wouldn't want to miss that would you."
"But how are we even going to get out of here with the guard outside."
"Allow me to take care of that."
They both went to the door and opened it to find the guard sitting right next to the it.
"Hey what are you doing- how did you get in here."
Elfman stared at the fairy before him with a mix of confusion and wonder. Mavis did the same and saw into his soul seeing all the strife and worry he was filled with. Elfman then snapped out of it.
"Look I hate to do this but you have to leave I can't let this girl leave. Please just listen I've got people who need me and if I don't get paid then we're screwed."
Mavis then put her hand on Elfman's shoulder.
"I know it's hard but if you help us out then I promise you that you and your sisters will be just fine."
Elfman thought for a moment about his older and younger sister and made a decision.
"Alright but you better keep your promise."
"I always do." Mavis said as she tapped her wand on his head causing golden glitter to go all over and sink into him.
Elfman felt different but decided to ignore it.
With that all resolved the three went down stairs and out to the garden.
"Let me see hmmmmm."
The small fairy observed the garden and began to think about what she needed. It was then something popped into her mind as she saw a rather odd white mouse with an orange nose.
"Plue what are you doing out here your house mouse not a garden mouse."
Lucy picked up Plue.
"Aww that's exactly what we need! Lucy do think you could lead me to your mouse cage."
"Umm sure?" Lucy said rather confused as to why she wanted to see her mouse cage.
Lucy went back inside with Mavis to the mouse trap. They then took it outside, it was filled with about five mice.
"Alright now that that's out here let's work some magic."
With that Mavis waved her wand over the cage and produced the same golden glitter. Within seconds they both watched as the mice turned into six glorious white horses the one with an orange nose, being Plue, who was now head of the horse mice.
"Now we need something for a carriage hmmm."
The fairy looked round and round until she saw the perfect item for what she wanted to do. It was none other than a great big orange pumpkin. It was flatter than the usual pumpkin but much wider with a twisted root on top.
"This right here will do quite nicely."
"The pumpkin?"
With that Mavis waved her wand and shot golden glitter at the pumpkin. Immediately it started to grow the vines grew long and started to make wheels. Then it started to turn gold and looked like a very round carriage. By the end of the transformation it looked like a very ornate and beautiful golden carriage.
Lucy was in absolute awe, she couldn't believe this was all happening before her eyes.
"Now you need someone to drive the carriage hmmmm how about you."
She pointed her wand towards Elfman.
"Wait me?"
"Yes you."
"But I-"
"I can see into your heart and see a very kind and protective man who will get Lucy to and from the ball safely."
"Alright if your sure I'll do it."
"Good but first let's get you into something a bit more appropriate."
Mavis then waved her wand and her golden glitter started to swirl around Elfman. His tattered clothing became a golden and blue paisley suit, a blue sash went across his chest, and a matching great big and long suit coat with fleece all around the edges. Then to top it all off a simple captains hat appeared on his head.
"Wow I've never been dressed up so nice, but I won't let that distract me from doing my job Miss." Elfman said as tipped his hat to the fairy.
"I know you will, now go on you both don't have much time."
"Wait but Miss Mavis my clothes they aren't exactly ball worthy."
Lucy motioned to herself.
"Oh ooh! I almost forgot about that." Mavis said a bit embarrassed.
"Well lets see what do we want to do here."
Mavis started circling around Lucy trying to come up with a design especially for her. It was then Lucy had an idea.
"Wait a second!"
Lucy ran into the house to grab one more thing. After a few minutes she came back with her mother's dress which was torn by her and Sorano.
"Just mend this up a bit and I'm ready."
"Hmmm it's pretty but do you mind if I change it?"
"Not at all I just want to know my mother is with me for this."
"Of course dear, now hand me the dress." Mavis said very sweetly.
Lucy handed the dress over to the fairy excited for what she was going to do.
Mavis put the dress carefully on the ground and took a deep breath. She then waved her wand and the dress turned into a cluster of stars. She then conducted them like a conductor of an orchestra towards Lucy. They began to swirl around her causing her to spin as well. The little stars then started to go into her causing her clothing to change as blue magical glitter started to swirl around her. Her sleeves disappeared as her tattered top started to shape around her torso. It then became a sweetheart neckline made of blue silk satin and jewels covered it to make it look like a star filled sky. It was then two four inch straps that started just below her shoulder came from the top, they had seven cascading folds each with a row of diamonds that went all around the strap. Her skirt became organza and became floor length. It then grew as wide as a large ball gown skirt would be. It also had two peplums on the sides of it made of tulle. A few small jewels were also placed about the skirt causing it to sparkle a bit.
Her long blond hair then started to style itself. First it made a small bump at the top, then some of it made a braid under the bump which separated it from the rest of the hair that was still down. It was then the rest of it was made into large curls which reached the middle of her back. It was all topped off by a small diamond tiara on top of her head.
Lucy was absolutely astounded by the dress it was the most beautiful thing she'd ever worn.
"It's so beautiful thank you so much!"
Lucy ran over and hugged Mavis excitedly.
"You're very welcome and I'm so glad you like it. But come on you must be on your way you don't have much time."
They all ran over to the carriage and Elfman opened the door for Lucy but just before she got in Mavis noticed something.
"Stop! What are those?" Mavis asked as she pointed her wand at Lucy's feet.
"Their just my everyday shoes."
"You don't have anything better?"
"Does it really matter no one will see them?"
"No no while I prefer to go barefoot myself I do know something perfect for you feet."
Lucy stepped down from the carriage and took off the shoes she was wearing.
Mavis then waved her wand and golden glitter surrounded her feet. Her feet raised a bit as a pair of transparent shoes appeared on her feet.
"Their glass?"
"Yes, every woman deserves something unique."
And how unique they were they looked like a masterpiece with a glass star on the end of each of the shoes they even looked like they contained stars with how much they sparkled.
"Now off you go Lucy for you shall go to the ball."
Elfman helped Lucy into the carriage and then got to the coach's seat in the front and took the reins.
"Wait befor you leave, there something is something you need to know." Mavis said frantically as she ran to the window in the door of the carriage.
"What is it?"
"While all this magic is very powerful it will all end at Midnight tonight at the last stroke."
"That'll be more than enough time. But wait what about my sisters and stepmother."
"Don't worry I'll make it so they won't recognize you."
Mavis tapped Lucy's face and glitter covered it making it so only her sister's wouldn't recognize her face. With that Lucy was off to the ball.
"May the guidance of the stars be with you always!" Mavis yelled as Lucy drove away.
Lucy waved goodbye to the fairy as she watched her fade into a cluster of stars and return to the book from whence she came. Lucy was ever so thankful towards her and unbelievably excited for the ball where she would hopefully see her friend she met in the forest.
